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Feuk

Decent overall set of skills. Physically more mature at the same age than some of the other Swedes. Plays a more in your face style of game and is more defensively oriented. Needs to work on offense to get to next level, but not terrible.

Gawdin

Perhaps a replacement on the fourth line for Hathaway. Smart player. Good defensively. No higher end upside.

Koumontzis

Higher level of skill shown consistently this year than last year. Starting to emerge as a legitimate prospect. Quick on his feet and quick transitions. Still could be better on that front though to get that skill to be a true asset. Dynamic and slippery. Could eventually emerge as a potential top 9 forward like Mangiapane. Doesn't have the speed that Eat Bread does. Intriguing prospect.

Nielsen

It really is disappointing that a player like this is coming up now instead of 20 years ago. His lack of foot speed is the main obstacle to his moving forward. The rest of his skills are good enough to play at the NHL level even as a #7. Doubtful he ever makes it past the AHL level.

Nodler

This is a weird prospect. If you were observing only his raw skills, you'd swear that you were looking at a guy drafted between 30 and 55 in the draft. Above average footwork. Good shot, decent passing. All the checkmarks that you're looking for. If he can bring that consistently, he'll join the cast of potential top 9 forwards. Very raw and inconsistent though.

Pettersen

Not the same player that was selected in the 6th round last summer. A re-draft would probably have him moved into the 20th overall range. The quickest prospect both in terms of adjustment movements and raw speed. He's also the most smooth of all skaters. His skating could play at the NHL level right now. If that was it, he might be a candidate for a depth spot if he could learn defense. However, his stickhandling, shot, passing ability are all well above average. Needs to get bigger and make small improvements to his overall offensive game. One of the best forward prospects I have watched at any development camp. If he hits his potential, we're talking about a good top 6 forward.

Pospisil

Physical and big. Decent in all areas. Not spectacular in any of them. Likely heading down the same path as the other tough physical guys that have been picked. Good AHL level guy. He needs to improve enter the conversation of being a depth NHL level forward.

Roman

Some skill in several areas. Balanced player with no obvious weaknesses, but unfortunately not many outright strengths. Development in any area would help his case to become an NHL player down the road.

Lindstrom

He was there. Needs to have a good season in Sweden.

Mattson

Big and Physical. Needs to show some offensive ability in the NCAA. If he figures things out, his size will make him a monster. Have to see.

Pelletier

Not a player that is going to make the NHL in the next couple years. Lots of visible skill. Very raw. When he puts it together, he'll be fun. Similar profile as Bennett. If his offense translates, Tkachuk will have a friend in a couple years.

Phillips

Will make the NHL. Just a matter of when. If the Flames run into injury troubles, I would not be surprised to see him up this season. Probably will spend most of this season in the A, but it won't be long. He needs someone to play with as he can create plays by himself, but needs a finisher to put them away. Sort of like Johnny lite. Never thought I'd write that sentence meaning both figuratively and literally.

Philp

Decent skill overall. Tenacious and dedicated. I'm not sure of his upper end potential, but he could eventually find his way into the NHL. Whether he sticks or not depends on how developed his skills become. Similar profile as Foo, but Philp is more skilled offensively.

Ruzicka

Needs to show more in terms of engagement on the ice. There are skills there that could potentially translate, but his game is a little too passive. If he figures things out, he will be useful because of his size. Not sure whether he has that in him though.

Sveningsson

Higher quality offensive forward. Still needs to improve in all areas to become more that an above average AHL player, which is where his current skill set is trending.

All the goalies were good. Zagidulin is the most composed of the group, but each had flashes of brilliance. No horrible performances from any of the goalies. Just have to see how they do during the season. All get positive reviews.